Study in Germany after a Master — PhD, second Master or career switch
Leverage your previous degree — for research, profile deepening or a targeted field switch. Choose the best-fit route with expert guidance end to end.
- German and/or English tracks depending on the university and programme (PhD/Master/Bachelor)
- Selection is typically document-based; online submissions
- PhD: a relevant topic, a supervisor’s acceptance and a research proposal
- Second Master: a related area, meeting ECTS and language thresholds
- Field switch: via a new Bachelor
Your route after a Master
Your route depends on recognition, field proximity and career aims.
- 1Assess degree and profileWe look at recognition, grades and how close your field is to your goal.
- 2Choose your routePhD, a second Master or a new Bachelor — depending on your career aims.
- 3Topic and supervisor (PhD)For a doctorate, a supervisor’s acceptance in a relevant topic is key.
- 4Build your documentsDegree and transcript, language certificate, CV, statement of purpose/research proposal (for PhD), references; sometimes publications, portfolio or GMAT/GRE.
- 5Apply and prepare the visaOnline submission by the programme deadline; for the visa, a blocked account, German sponsor (Verpflichtungserklärung) or a scholarship.
PhD, second Master or a field switch
Advance into research, sharpen your profile with a Master, or pivot via a new Bachelor aligned to your goals.
Doctorate (PhD)
A recognised Master, solid grades and a supervisor’s acceptance in a relevant topic are key (proposal, publications, language).
OpenSecond Master
Deepen or re-focus in a related area (German/English track) while meeting ECTS and other programme requirements.
OpenChanging field
Switch via a new Bachelor — also helpful if your Master GPA is not competitive for selective programmes.
OpenNo recognition
If your university is not recognised in Germany, the route usually starts with a Bachelor; sometimes a Studienkolleg is required first.
OpenWe'll guide you all the way to Germany
The Complete Admission Programme (UniApply) runs all 16 steps — from strategy to enrollment and your first steps on the ground.
a reference price for the entire cycle. The final cost depends on the scope of work: with a strong profile and less work involved it is lower. We will tell you your price at the eligibility interview.
Covers our work for the entire admission cycle. University/uni-assist fees, visa fees, insurance and the blocked account are paid separately.
Not ready for the Complete Programme?
Start with a single service — the payment is credited when you move up.
"100%" refers to the overall client base of the Complete programme — it is not an admission rate for a specific field.
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Frequently asked questions
Get your admission strategy after a Master
Many students have already succeeded — we’ll help you get there too. Book a consultation and we’ll map the most effective route after your Master.
¹ Guarantee year. A repeat support cycle at no extra service fee — per the contract terms. Applies to the full package and admission to a public university. Not a guarantee of admission; the decision is made by the university/government body.
² 100%. Over the last 8 years among clients who chose the full programme. "2,000+ admitted" is counted across all clients — these are different bases.
³ What "to be confirmed" means. Specific values — cut-off grade/competition, required language level, exact exams and deadlines — depend on the federal state, university, programme and year, as well as on your profile and path. "To be confirmed" = we work it out for you, not "unknown".